乾燥
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Base noun form. Used to describe a state of dryness, such as in weather, objects, or conditions. Can also function as a suru-verb when combined with 『する』 (suru, 'to do').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are hiking in a desert region and discussing the climate and their hydration needs.
乾燥
かんそう
dry / arid / dehydrated
Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena
Memory Hook
Imagine a desert so dry that everything is 'dry as a bone' — think of 'dry' and 'arid' sounding like '乾燥' (kansou, 'dry'). 'Dry' → 乾燥 (kansou, 'dry').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『乾燥』 (kansou, 'dry') is often used in weather forecasts to describe low humidity, especially during winter. It's also common in product labels for items like 『乾燥剤』 (kansouzai, 'desiccant') to keep things dry.
Forms
Base: 乾燥Base noun form. Used to describe a state of dryness, such as in weather, objects, or conditions. Can also function as a suru-verb when combined with 『する』 (suru, 'to do').